Virginia Commonwealth University

“Do your work in high school, get into extraOct 20 2014Unknown
Do your work in high school, get into extra curricular's but depth is more important than breadth- it's better to see that you were in theater for 4 years than that you at some point took part in 26 different clubs, find some way to talk about diversity in your essays... Seriously though, diversity is important to me but it is SUPER important to VCU and if you talk about being driven and wanting to succeed and also loving a diverse campus you'll be golden.
Female

“My SAT scores were solid, my GPA was solid,Mar 29 2013Communications
My SAT scores were solid, my GPA was solid, and I made sure to stick with a club all 4 years of high school so that colleges saw that I could commit to something. Applying early and writhing good essays also helps. All in all- being well rounded and solid is important rather than being a genius in one area.
SAT: 1850 Female

“So easy to get into the University, a littleJan 10 2012Art & Design Department
So easy to get into the University, a little harder for the art program/honors college. Make sure you apply early. I had a friend who was at a similar level as me artistically who did not get in. I believe it's because he applied only a few days before the art portfolio deadline. Honors college isn't hard to apply for as long as your GPA and SAT scores are high and you write a good essay.
I got into all my other schools (UVA, JMU) but came to VCU for the art program and financial reasons. Some people were surprised that I did not go to UVA. But let me tell you, college is college is college. I've met some people here who got into Ivy League schools. Choose your college for its degree program... I know when I was picking schools i was super stressed out but as soon as I made a decision I felt a million times better. If you are worried that VCU is too much of a.. I guess, not up-standing school, join the Honors college. But after a semester or two you'll realize, like i said before, that college is college. Don't go into debt trying to get an education at a fancier school when you could probably get the same or better education at VCU.
SAT: 2020 Female

“Getting in was easyFeb 08 2011Undecided
Getting in was easy. Have at least a 2.6, write a decent essay.
SAT: 1250 Male

“Write you applicationSep 30 2007Perfomance Arts
Write you application essay well!
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